Travel Physical Therapist Job in Franklin, LA | Days (5x8)
This travel Physical Therapist job in Franklin, LA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist contract at Bayou Bend Hospital. This role pays $2,247 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Bayou Bend Hospital
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Location: Franklin, LA 70538 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Setting: Outpatient
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals
- Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait and mobility training across a varied caseload
- Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care to keep patients advancing toward their goals
- Direct and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Physical Therapy Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.
Bayou Bend Health System — Franklin, LA
Bayou Bend Health System's hospital in Franklin combines acute medical care with rehabilitation and transitional skilled nursing care. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are listed in both its inpatient and outpatient services.
- Physical therapy supports recovery of strength, mobility and function after illness, injury or surgery, with the therapy department working closely with the patient's physician. Read More
- Occupational therapy addresses bathing, dressing, feeding and meal preparation, and can include recommendations for adaptive equipment, positioning devices and splinting.
- The Transitional Care Bed program serves patients who no longer need acute care but still need skilled services before moving to another care setting.
- Surgical services include general open and laparoscopic procedures, orthopedic surgery, bariatric surgery and wound care, with both inpatient and outpatient treatment available.
- The hospital's broader medical support includes emergency treatment and a centrally monitored intensive care unit for patients who need critical care.
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Physical Therapy job in Franklin
- Get complete details in our physical therapy license guide.
- Discover live physical therapist salary data for travel assignments.
- Find the right travel PT housing for your assignment.
- Get complete details on physical therapy continuing education.
Explore Franklin, LA
For therapy travelers, Louisiana offers communities where regional identity is part of everyday life. Rehabilitation services include physical therapy in the New Orleans area and Lafayette, placing recovery care within both a large urban setting and the heart of Acadiana. The two regions have different rhythms: New Orleans mixes brass bands and historic neighborhoods, while Lafayette is known for Cajun and zydeco music and local food traditions. Baton Rouge brings university events beside the Mississippi River; farther north, Shreveport and Natchitoches reveal another side of the state. Bayou scenery, seafood markets, and a generous festival calendar add to the appeal. Summer heat makes timing outdoor plans worthwhile, but Louisiana’s restaurants and live music give a stay character in every season.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Physical Therapy · Franklin, LA · $2,247 /wk
